US exports from Taiwan now exceed exports from China for the first time in decades — AI gold rush fuels 93.5% jump in advanced system exports

Due to tariffs and supply chain shifts, the US now imports more goods from Taiwan than China for the first time since 1992. The surge in US imports from Taiwan is driven by advanced systems like AI servers, with Taiwanese companies like Foxconn and Quanta leading the production. Taiwan's exports to the US have significantly increased, particularly in advanced systems, reaching $238.63 billion in 2025, a 93.5% jump from the previous year. Despite this shift, the US-China trade deficit persists, with the US recording a $12.7 billion deficit with China in December 2025 and a $202.1 billion deficit for the year.